OGILVY, James of Balfour ^{1 2 3}

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. Served heir: to his father, 6 October 1548, Balfour, Forfarshire, Scotland. ⁴

James married Elizabeth STEWART, daughter of John STEWART 3rd Earl of Atholl and Grizel RATTRAY, in September 1548.¹ (Elizabeth STEWART was born about 1536.)

  Marriage Notes:

"Daughter (Stewart of Atholl) stated to have been married to the Laird of Balfour."

from Scots Peerage (vol 1) ¹

James next married Margaret STEWART, daughter of Sir James STEWART of Beath and Margaret LINDSAY, 6 February 1553(1554)(contract).² (Margaret STEWART was born about 1536 and died by 1 April 1562 ³.)

  Marriage Notes:

"Margaret (Stewart), married (contract 6 February 1553-54) Mr. James Ogilvie of Balfour. On her death, intestate, her brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Crichton, got 500 merks in satisfaction of his wife's right to her jewels 27 April 1563."

from Scots Peerage (vol 3) ²

James next married Margaret GRAY, daughter of Patrick GRAY 4th Lord Gray and Marion OGILVY, 1 April 1562(contract).³ (Margaret GRAY was born about 1541.)

  Marriage Notes:

"Margaret (Gray), married (contract dated 1 April 1562) to James Ogilvy of Balfour."

from Scots Peerage (vol 4) ³